| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 401109000 |
Including retraction spring and projected-position retainer
| 21 |
| 401107000 |
With movable closure or gate
| 16 |
| 401116000 |
By screw mechanism
| 12 |
| 401104000 |
Clasp (e.g., Pocket Clip) associated with project-retract means or with latch
| 12 |
| 401101000 |
With means to apply force on material in reservoir
| 6 |
| 401100000 |
Magnetically projected, retracted, or latched | 4 |
| 20090175672 | Two-piece magnetically actuated pen - A magnetically actuated writing instrument includes a holder portion including a first magnetically attractive member. The instrument also includes a writing instrument portion having an interior and a second magnetically attractive member. The writing instrument portion includes a barrel having a distal end portion. The barrel member is movable between a retracted position wherein the distal end is disposed within the interior of the writing instrument portion, and an extended position wherein the distal portion is disposed exteriorly of the writing instrument portion. A retractor for moving the barrel between the retracted and extended positions includes the first and second magnetically attractive members. The presence of magnetic attraction between the first magnetically attractive member and the second magnetically attractive member causes the barrel to move toward the retracted position, and the absence of magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetically attractive members causes the barrel to move toward the extended position. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20110020049 | Marker pen with magnetic closure arrangement - A marker pen includes a hollow shank comprising a finger grip including a forward opening and a cavity; a spring depressible ink applicator and ink source assembly slidably disposed in the shank; a handle for actuating the assembly; a hub in the finger grip and comprising an axial channel with the ink applicator being adapted to slide therethrough, and a forward truncated conic recess being in communication with the cavity and the channel; a metal sleeve in a forward enlarged portion of the channel; and a spherical magnetic member having a diameter greater than that of the metal sleeve so as to seat on one end of the sleeve when a marking face of the ink applicator is in a non-operating position. Pushing the handle will project the marking face out of the forward opening of the shank by disengaging the magnetic member from the sleeve. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20120057920 | WRITING IMPLEMENT WITH MAGNETIC REPULSION - A writing implement that includes a tubular body that extends longitudinally between a front end and a back end; a writing member that is movable relative to the body between an extended position in which the writing member projects from the front of the body and a retracted position in which the writing member is housed inside the body; a first magnetic member secured to the writing member and movable with it; and a selection device that includes a second magnetic member and an actuation member A, adapted for moving from a first configuration of the device in which the writing member is in the retracted position, to a second configuration in which the writing member is in the extended position. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20160183661 | DEVICE FOR PACKAGING A PRODUCT, IN PARTICULAR A COSMETIC PRODUCT - The device comprises: a casing ( | 06-30-2016 |
| 401115000 |
Projection by movement of implement | 3 |
| 20090238632 | Toggling Cosmetic Lacquer Dispenser and Delivery - A toggling dispenser is disclosed with a reservoir capable of containing substances and an integrally placed applicator which, at the user's election, enters and exits the dispenser by shifting or shaking the dispenser. While inside the dispenser, an amount of contained substance collects on the applicator so that when the applicator exits the enclosure, the collected substance may be delivered to a target via contact with the applicator. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20140255079 | Telescoping Writing Implement - Disclosed is a telescoping writing implement that retracts the writing point when in the collapsed position. Importantly, it is simple in design, uses a minimized number of parts, and, uses no metal coil spring. In its most general form, an external pen body is mechanically connected to a writing cartridge such as ballpoint pen refill or touch screen stylus through at least one aperture in a guide tube. Movement of the external pen body downward draws the writing cartridge down inside the guide tube until the writing end of the writing cartridge is exposed and the connecting means such as a clip, screw or pin contacts the lower edge of the aperture or apertures. When the outer pen body is moved upward, it draws the writing cartridge with it inside the guide tube until the writing end is protected inside the guide tube. The limits of travel are governed by the dimensions of the aperture or apertures when the connecting means contacts the edge of the aperture or apertures. Additional elements may include an upper pen body, a pocket retainer clip and internal position detents. Applications include ball point pens, felt tip pens, and computer input styluses. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20150055998 | COSMETIC IMPLEMENT WITH DETACHABLE RECEPTACLE - A cosmetic implement includes a handle with an applicator coupled to a handle and a detachable receptacle coupled to the handle. The applicator and receptacle may be coupled to a same end of the handle or opposite ends of the handle. In some examples, the applicator may be retractable into the handle which serves as a housing. In some examples, the applicator may extend or retract corresponding to the removal or attaching of the detachable receptacle. In some examples, a cap may be coupled to the handle to serve as a housing for the applicator. In some examples, the cap may be disposed between the handle and the detachable receptacle. | 02-26-2015 |
| 401117000 |
Manually reciprocable sleeve | 3 |
| 20110129285 | RETRACTABLE PEN - A retractable pen includes an outer tube whose inner surface on a front end is arranged with a plurality of axial guiding rails circularly, an inner tube whose inner surface on a rear end is disposed with a plurality of stoppers is arranged circularly, a first sleeve mounted in the outer tube and having a plurality of ratchet teeth arranged circularly on a front end thereof as well as an axial guiding rail between two adjacent ratchet teeth sliding in the axial guiding rail of the outer tube, and an elastic member elastically supported between the front end of the inner tube and the axial guiding rail of the ring tube. In use, the rear end of the inner tube is pressed so as to change the length of the retractable pen. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120163896 | APPARATUS HAVING A SLIDABLE CAP - An apparatus comprises a body that extends longitudinally between a top end and a bottom end, an elongate slot disposed in an outer surface of the body and having first and second spaced-apart detents, and a cap disposed coaxially around the body and having a cut therein that defines an elongate arm. The elongate arm has an inwardly-oriented protrusion configured to engage the detents of the slot. The cap is slidable along the body such that the inwardly-oriented protrusion slides along the slot until it detachably engages a detent, thereby retaining the cap in either a closed position that covers the bottom end or an open position in which the bottom end is exposed. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20160007718 | COMBINATION DISPENSER AND APPLICATOR | 01-14-2016 |
| 401103000 |
Tip-pressure projection | 2 |
| 20080267687 | Writing instrument with one press-release operating member - A writing instrument includes one press-release operating member, which extends and instantly retracts the writing element when depressed and released, respectively, by the user's fingers. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100098477 | Press-action Device - A press-action device comprises a holding barrel, a push button, a rotation module, and an auxiliary spring. The holding barrel comprises a window, and the rotation module includes at least one rotation barrel on which a plurality of patterns can be attached. When a user pushes the push button, the window will randomly display one of the patterns on the rotation barrel. | 04-22-2010 |
| 401102000 |
Retraction by application of removable closure cap | 1 |
| 20130336703 | APPLICATOR FOR A FLOWABLE APPLICATION MEDIUM - The description imparts information on an applicator ( | 12-19-2013 |
| Entries |
| Document | Title | Date |
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| 20080253825 | STYLIZED WRITING INSTRUMENT - A stylized writing instrument which is shaped like a proprietary and/or familiar object. In general, embodiments of the invention include a housing shaped like the proprietary and/or familiar object, a writing element, and internal mechanisms provided within the housing for extending the writing element from, and retracting the writing tip into, the housing. The internal mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of actuation systems for extending and retracting the writing element, including a cam actuation assembly, an edge slide actuation assembly, a gravity actuation assembly, a pressure actuation assembly and a push button actuation assembly. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080317541 | WRITING IMPLEMENT - Writing implement ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090136283 | WRITING INSTRUMENT FOR HAND-HELD DEVICES - The present invention is a collapsible retractable pen for attachment to a hand-held device, such as a cell phone. The pen extends from a compact size to an extended size to provide a comfortable fit in the hand. The extension exposes, in a coordinating movement, the writing point of a retracted ink refill. The movements are governed by a system of keys and keyways between the telescoping housing components. The nested keys and keyways allow a narrow profile while providing an intuitive operational sequence. The invention includes a sheath, or alternatively a clip, for holding the pen and attaching it an object. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136284 | Slide Type Writing Tools Having Device for Prevent Dryness - Disclosed herein is a slide type writing tool having a dryness prevention unit. The writing tool includes a hollow shaft ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090142123 | Fragrance Tester and Method of Applying a Fragrance - A fragrance tester for applying a fragrance comprising a mechanism for providing a visible indication and a fragrance applicator for applying the fragrance, the tester adapted to apply the fragrance in proximity of said visible indication. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100104347 | WRITING IMPLEMENT - A writing implement is provided including a knock mechanism, in which, without obstruction of normal operation, impact can be cushioned by a damper space that is sealed off from the outside. The writing implement ( | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100119288 | RETRACTABLE INSTRUMENTS COMPRISING A ONE-PIECE VALVE DOOR ACTUATING ASSEMBLY - An instrument includes an instrument body having an opening at one end. A valve is mounted within the instrument body, the valve having an opening at one end. A lid is integrally molded with the valve and hingedly movable with respect to the valve opening. An actuating arm is operatively connected to the lid, the actuating arm transmitting forces from an instrument movement mechanism to the valve door under both tension and compression. As a result, the lid is opened and closed substantially solely by the actuating arm. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100150638 | Knock-type writing instrument having a shock-relaxing device - Upon depressing a knock rod in a state of writing of FIG. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100215422 | Toggling Cosmetic Substance Dispenser - Disclosed is an improved toggling dispenser for dispensing substances. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100232864 | WRITING INSTRUMENT HAVING A MOVABLE ORNAMENT MOUNTED THEREON - An amusement writing instrument with a mechanical toy consists of an elongated pen body having a seat mounted on an end, a toy housing said seat and a working piece passing through said seat. The working piece comprises of a rod, pluralities of driving elements driven by the rod and pluralities of resilient devices for providing reciprocal movement. The toy composes of a frontal and rear casings and a decorating object is further attached to the seat. The working piece is driven as the user propels the refill to disengage the frontal casings from the rear casing, creating a slit for allowing the decorating object to be extended and exposed. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100232865 | WATER-BASED INK COMPOSITION FOR BALLPOINT PENS - A water-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen wherein the initial start of writing and writing over time is good, and no blur in handwriting occur and a stable writing performance can be sustained and good handwriting can be continuously formed. A water-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen dissolving or dispersing a coloring agent in an aqueous medium. The aqueous medium substantially contains no water-soluble organic solvent and is composed of water. The water-based ink composition includes a thickening inhibitor together with a shear thinning viscosity-imparting agent. As the thickening inhibitor, one or two or more are selected from a group of polyalkylene glycol, polypropylene glycol derivatives, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, cellulose-based polymer compounds, polymer compounds having a polyalkylene oxide group and/or surfactants having a polyoxyethylene group. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100316429 | DAMP TELESCOPIC TUBE AND A DAMP WRITING PEN - A damp telescopic tube and a damp writing pen are disclosed. The damp telescopic tube has at least two metallic tubes in different diameters to be fitted together, which can change the total length of the damp telescopic tube by a small tube slipped over a big tube telescopically. This can solve the questions of controlling handle feeling, quality instability and fricative bad voice between metallic tubes. The damp telescopic tube has at least two metallic tubes in different diameters. A small diameter tube is fitted in a big diameter tube in the two adjacent tubes. A limited location member is provided between the small diameter tube and the big diameter tube. A plastic piston is provided in the end of the small diameter tube which located inside of the big diameter tube and keeps in touch with the inside wall of the big diameter tube. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100322696 | PEN WITH WINDOW FOR DISPLAY OF PATTERN - A pen with windows for display of patterns at random is revealed. The pen consists of a pen holder, at least one window disposed on the pen holder, a first control part and a second control part operated outside the pen holder. At least one rotating part with a plurality of patterns, a driving member and a stopping member are respectively mounted in the pen holder. The first control part is operated for driving the rotating part to rotate by the driving member. Then operate the second control part so as to stop the rotating part by the stopping member and one of the patterns is displayed through the window. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110222953 | LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE - The invention relates to a liquid supply device utilizing a rotating cam mechanism for supplying a liquid. In the liquid supply device for smoothly supplying a liquid with the assistance of pressurizing action, switching operation by the rotating cam mechanism can be carried out reliably. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110236120 | RETRACTABLE-POINT WRITING IMPLEMENT - A writing implement that includes a barrel extending in a longitudinal direction; a writing cartridge provided at one front end with a tip and designed to be moved in the barrel in the longitudinal direction between a forward position in which the tip is extended and a retracted position in which the tip is retracted into the barrel; a push member movable in the longitudinal direction and in a radial direction relative to the barrel, connected to the cartridge in order to move the latter, that includes at least one control member extending through an opening in the side of the barrel in order to project radially outwards, and also including at least one locking member designed to cooperate with a complementary locking member of the barrel allowing the push member to be locked in the forward position of the cartridge. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120099917 | Thin Film Dispenser - A thin film dispenser has a body, a moving assembly, a resilient positioning element, a dispensing unit and a push button. The body has an opening, a sliding channel and two sets of positioning recesses. The moving assembly is connected to the dispensing unit. The resilient positioning element is connected to the moving assembly and has a positioning segment selectively engaging one of the sets of the positioning recesses. The dispensing unit has a dispensing head corresponding to the opening of the body. The push button is mounted slidably in the sliding channel of the body, is connected to the moving assembly and selectively pushes against the positioning segment of the resilient positioning element to disengage from a corresponding set of positioning recesses to enable the moving assembly to move relative to the body. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20140003855 | RETRACTABLE WRITING AND ERASING PIECE AGAINST SLIDING BACK | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140056634 | GLASS MARKER PENCIL - A glass marker pencil utilized on a surface that includes a generally elongated shaped base market pencil with a top and a body, a tip that protrudes from the top of the base marker pencil, the tip is contained within the body of the base marker pencil, an ink contained in the tip and a cap placed over the tip to protect the tip. The tip can be a variety of different types of tips and the ink can be a variety of different types of inks that are non-toxic and made of glycerin color dye. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140334864 | Slim Type Ballpoint Pen - A slim type ballpoint pen includes a refill, a knock part, a spring and a spring stopper disposed in a shaft tube, a front hole or front slit and a rear slit 12 continuously provided in the shaft tube, and an insertion hole into which a button is inserted in the knock part, so that writing state is maintained by moving a rear end of the knock part or a projection on the knock part forward and projecting a middle body of the button upward at a rear end of the front hole or front slit, the button including an upper body part having the smallest diameter, a middle body part having a middle diameter and a lower body part having the largest diameter, and a not-writing state is maintained by projecting the upper body part upward at a rear end of the rear slit. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150016859 | Decorative Insert - A writing instrument with a decorative element is provided including a housing having a first portion and a second portion, wherein at least one of the first and second housing portions has a recess positioned at a terminal edge thereof, and an decorative insert having a body and at least one decorative portion positioned on the body, the decorative portion having a shape that substantially corresponds to the shape of the recess such that only the decorative portion is visible when the first and second housing portions are connected together. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20160177114 | OIL-BASED BALL-POINT PEN REFILL, OIL-BASED BALL-POINT PEN, AND OIL-BASED BALL-POINT PEN INK COMPOSITION | 06-23-2016 |
